Business Details
17 Years
experience
Interior Design Experts in Chicago, IL
We founded Interior Chicago in 2009 with a vision to create functional and beautiful spaces that reflect our clients' unique lifestyles. Our team combines expertise in interior design and professional organizing to deliver tailored solutions for residential and commercial clients. With a focus on livable design, we've transformed everything from single rooms to entire buildings across Chicago and beyond. Our approach blends hands-on service with innovative E-Design options, ensuring accessibility for diverse client needs. Featured by Homeclick as an emerging design firm, we maintain a commitment to quality through every project phasefrom initial consultation to final implementation.Our specialization in color theory, spatial planning, and art curation allows us to create cohesive environments that enhance daily living and business operations. We bring decades of combined experience, with formal education in arts management and design disciplines complementing our practical expertise. Transparency and client education remain central to our process, ensuring clients understand every design decision. Our work with iconic spaces like the Music Box Theatre demonstrates our ability to honor historical elements while integrating modern functionality. Ready to transform your space? Let's begin with a free consultation to discuss your vision.
Services
Interior Design
Commercial Design
Professional Organizing
E-Design Services
Space Planning
Color Consulting
Art Curation
Home Staging
Project Management
Move Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in interior design since 2009
- Our team combines design expertise with organizing mastery
- We offer both on-site and remote E-Design services
- Featured as an emerging design firm by Homeclick
- We create personalized solutions for specific life transitions
What people say
Creative solutions
Attention to detail
Personalized approach
Historical sensitivity
Functional designs
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates functional, aesthetically pleasing environments tailored to client needs. We handle everything from color palettes and furniture selection to complete home transformations. With expertise in merging historical elements with modern functionality, we ensure spaces reflect personal or brand identity while optimizing practical use.
Commercial Design
Commercial design solutions focus on creating productive workspaces that represent brand identity. Our services include space planning, finish specifications, and construction coordination for offices, retail spaces, and specialty venues like theaters. We prioritize both aesthetics and operational efficiency in every commercial project.
Professional Organizing
Professional organizing services transform cluttered spaces into organized environments. We specialize in closet organization, garage decluttering, and office system development using customized storage solutions. Our hourly rate covers both residential and business organization projects with personalized implementation.
E-Design Services
E-Design provides accessible design solutions through virtual consultations and digital plans. Clients receive customized space layouts, finish selections, and furnishing recommendations delivered electronically within 2-3 weeks, ideal for remote or budget-conscious projects.
Home Staging
Home staging services enhance market appeal for property sales. We create neutral, inviting environments that highlight architectural features and optimize furniture arrangements. This includes temporary furnishing selection and strategic decluttering to maximize buyer appeal and selling potential.
People
Kate Marengo
Founder & President
Kate Marengo founded Interior Chicago in 2015 after establishing Arranging Order in 2009. With a Masters in Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago, she specializes in orderly design that balances aesthetics with practical living needs.
Claire Gillman
Project Manager
Claire Gillman brings fashion merchandising expertise to interior design projects. Graduating from FIT with degrees in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Communications, she creates functional spaces for residential and commercial clients while maintaining strong project management oversight.
Questions
What services does Interior Chicago offer?
We provide interior design, commercial design, professional organizing, E-Design services, and project management for residential and business spaces in Chicago and surrounding areas.
Do you work with remote clients?
Yes, we offer E-Design services for clients outside Chicago through virtual consultations and digital design plans delivered within 2-3 weeks.
What's included in your commercial design service?
Our commercial design covers space planning, finish specifications, furniture selection, construction coordination, and 3D visualizations at $125/hour.
How much do organizing services cost?
Professional organizing starts at $100/hour for closet organization, garage decluttering, office systems development, and move preparation.
What budget should I plan for interior design?
Projects typically range from $2,500 for small spaces to $100,000 for full home renovations with custom solutions.
